Too Low to Too High

The Amazing Amazon came through for me once again.  I looked at my phone and saw that I had some deliveries.  I opened the door once I got dressed and presto the gas lift for my chair, Gator’s Filters & Pee Pads were all waiting for me.  This was the best way a Monday could possibly start, short of winning the lottery or getting laid. 

I grabbed my water, the gas lift and headed downstairs.  I got the lift installed and confirmed that it works.  My problem before was that the lift that came with the chair was defective and when I sat in the chair it would sink to the floor.  Well now I sit a bit higher than I want and that is with the new lift all the way down.  I can go up higher if I want to.  This lift was clearly meant for a barstool chair (despite being listed as an office chair replacement) but hey it gets the job done.  I can always switch things out when the replacement part gets here but who knows when that will happen.  My new chair is at least a bit more comfortable to sit in. 

The Gator had me up at 2a and that means I didn’t really get back to sleep until 4a.  She was quite whiny but I don’t know exactly what she wanted.  I gave her food and kicked her out, that seemed to settle things down.  I had to grab a bite to eat and that was my mistake because it woke her up and that is when the talking began.  I got her to come in my room, I thought she wanted me to go to bed so I did that but she kept talking.  I had to remove her again.  I hated to but it was the only way I could get some sleep. 

We were reunited this morning when I rolled out of bed at 7a.  She was all too happy to see me.  I got each of us some food.  She drank some water.  I had given her a bit of fluids last night. which as you can imagine didn’t make her happy.  She only got a 1/2 dose.  I’ve got 1 full dose left and then it’s time to move on to a new bag.  I plan to call for that and some more meds on Wednesday.  Pick up on Saturday unless I feel adventurous. 

It’s an extra HOT and steamy week here.  Heat Advisory for most of the week but again I am not in Phoenix where they have it far worse but hot is hot.  This is the kind of weather where I am glad someone is paid to cut my grass because my ass would pass out.  As it is I have my concerns about traveling tomorrow but I think I will be fine.  The ride home is more of what I am worried about but my AC does a good job for being 5 years old.  The AC was running here off and on overnight and I know it’s just a matter of time before it kicks on again.  The electric company increased my budget bill which always happens this time of year but it seems a bit higher than normal.  Then again what isn’t higher than normal right now in terms of cost. 

The best part of warmer weather is guys tend to take off their shirts and wear a bit less clothing.  That is a huge WIN for me since I love looking at men.  We have a runner in my neighborhood that has a nice body but he moves so fast you hardly get a chance to take a peek and admire his physique.  I remember when I worked near a park and would damn near crash my car in the summer time because I was gawking at the cute guys.  Never did crash but there were some close calls.  We do get some runners at work during the lunch time but I am in a high-rise office building now and there are no windows in my office.  Going home I might see a hot guy or two but it’s very rare.  I know enough to glance and keep my eyes on the road now.  Older & wiser as they say!  I am so lonely though and really want a guy of my own.  I know I probably won’t wind up with a supermodel but just someone to snuggle up against, touch feel and have feel me back would be nice among other things I’d like to do.  Desperation is setting in a bit but I still have a brain and know enough that if I think with the big head, I should be able to avoid trouble. 

On a different note, I saw a new flavor of cat food and since the pet food store was running on next to empty, I grabbed this out of desperation.  I have seen it before but figured there is no way in the world my Gator would eat it.  Tuna & Oatmeal.  Sounds horrible.  Turns out she loved the first can of it.  I only have 1 more but plan to get more next week.  She is really enjoying Purina One at $1.39 for a small 3 ounce can.  It’s full of liquid which is most of what appeals to her and it’s from their Sensitive Stomach and Skin line.  I’m sure she would probably enjoy stuff from their other lines but I’m thinking about how it seems like I am feeding a bottomless pit and this food sticks around for a while longer than just a gravy-based food.  I don’t know if she will ever reach FULL for more than an hour but I am still up for trying.  Daytime is when she asks for the most food and when I give in the most.  Night time is mostly quiet except for sure 1 time possibly 2 times.  Problem is between my insomnia and my too well controlled blood sugar I don’t always drift right back to sleep. 

Last night I was all too excited to get to the bedroom.  I had skipped porn for a night and was looking forward to seeing a couple scenes and hopefully having an orgasm of my own. My sleeping medicine kicked in and it didn’t help that I took an extra pill.  I was already tired when I went in my room and after watching the first scene, getting interrupted by the Gator (she always knows when I am at the good part) needing food and tending to her, I just lost interest and called it.  I guess that means tonight will be the night.  Nothing like waiting a few days and then exploding.  Only problem for me is once I do that I want to go again and well there is only so much fuel in my system.  I am kind of jealous of women who get to have long orgasms I’d like one of those just once or maybe twice. 

Not much on TV these days.  I’ve caught a couple things on streaming services but mostly rely on YouTube.  There is always a good car video, stand-up comedy, police chase, legal advice or maybe if I am lucky a Gay Youtuber will post something. Only thing I dislike about YT is the ads. I get it’s a free service but they are annoying and there is no fast forward but occasionally I get rewarded with a skip button. I wish there were more rewards like that.

Happy Monday, hope that all is going well for you and that your staying cool in the hot weather. Talk with you all again soon, be well! 

No Patience

While I realize that I only got my new chair on Friday, I am disappointed when I come down to sit in it because of the broken gas lift.  I kept obsessing over ways to potentially resolve the issue and just opted to bite the bullet and purchase a new gas lift.  It should be here tomorrow.  I thought about getting a clamp that costs much less and that would do the trick but what if when the replacement part arrives they want the defective unit back, plus what if I want to make an adjustment that would just be awkward.  Which is why I opted to pay for the new gas lift.  It’s rated at holding 1,000 pounds and while I am on the heavy side I am no where close to 1,000 pounds nor do I want to be.  Patience is not my strong suite when it comes to certain things and this is just one of them.  I am beyond pissed and if it wasn’t such a large job to disassemble and reassemble a new chair I’d box the fucker up and take it back.  If I had another day off work that’s probably where we would be at but I have to go back tomorrow. 

Amazon was already getting an order from me today and I just threw that in.  Gator needed some filters for the fountain and pee pads to go under the fountain because it leaks.  Not sure if it’s her or the fountain that is defective but it’s a small price to pay to keep her happy.  I got a few things for me as well, not everything will come tomorrow but the important things.  The rest of it will trickle in through out the week. 

No surprise I woke up sore.  I broke out the shiatsu massage cushion I have to help break up the knots.  I can be knot free and use this thing, regardless I am always sore the next day.  It hurt like hell but it did some work on the knots, not sure if it was exactly good work.  I followed up with a brief foam rolling session and then relaxed until it was time for bed.  When I went from my chair to the bed I already knew that the morning would suck. 

Gator tried to wake me a couple times during the night.  I think I actually got up 1 time to feed her, the rest I just laid in bed and she gave up pretty quick. 

I rolled out of bed at 8a and grabbed breakfast, fed gator as well.  She was all sacked out on the couch and I actually woke her up for a change.  She was pleased as punch to see me.  Even happier when I put some food on the floor.  She wasn’t wild about getting up to eat it but she managed.  I like to keep her moving as much as possible so she gets some exercise but like me it’s no where near enough. 

Gulped down my pills and then threw on some clothes.  Headed to the car wash and then the grocery store.  I still had bugs on the windshield that I had to manually remove.  I also noticed some new chips which I wasn’t happy about.  Windshield glass for me holds up for about 3 years and then after that I start getting chips, cracks or something winds up hitting it that it needs to be replaced.  I’ve patched up all of the cracks in this one myself.  I know auto insurance covers it and a pro would do a much better job.  I know eventually I will either need a new windshield or get a new vehicle, so it’s a timing gamble.  It’s still in really good shape for being 5 years old.  Not exactly sure why rocks or objects start to fly towards me but freeway or interstate travel that is just one of the risks you take. 

Came home and unloaded and put the groceries away.  Sat with Gator for a bit and got her some more food.  Then watched a little TV.  Got sleepy and headed back to bed.  She came to wake me as it was getting close to lunch time and we can’t miss a feeding for her. 

Fed her and then grabbed a snack aka junk food for me and my so called lunch.  Then worked on replacing the water and filter in her fountain.  Vacuumed and took out the trash.  Cleaned the windshield and got the spots off of the back window of my vehicle.  Moved the chair box out of the living room.  Then came down and entered in what I spent to the computer and went on to place my Amazon order.  Here we are blogging away. 

Threw the laundry in the dryer.  It just went off so I will be tending to that soon.

On a different note, last night scrolling through my IG random feed of videos they think I’d be interested in.  I saw an odd one of Charlie Puth and watched it.  It was a TikTok repost but damn he wasn’t wearing any clothes and almost showed the goods but stopped short.  He’s horny and well so am I.  That led me to install TikTok on my phone and sign up for an account.  I only followed him but I get all of this random shit that shows up.  Not exactly pleased about how that app works and it may be short lived on my phone.  A porn star said the other day in my feed that he thinks Charlie is trying to post his own nudes and he should.  Yeah I’ll agree with that but I honestly think more than anything it’s just PR and he has no intention of showing any skin.  He has already showed off his booty when he was younger and a fine booty it is.  The most skin I think we will see are shirtless photos and I am good with that but always of course thirsty for more.  Not exactly sure why because everyone has pretty much universal body parts and when you’ve seen one you have seen them all.  Just some are larger than others and that of course is always nice to see.  There is some footage of Charlie whacking off but it doesn’t show his face, there is no audio and therefore it’s just taking someone's word that it is him.  I mean it could be him but it could also be some random guy.  There is no question that Charlie has a high sex drive and is horny based on all of his posts.  I tend to read into those situations and that can get me in to trouble.  It’s also odd that it’s hot and erotic to post a nude but once you do it, have an orgasm and a moment to think, you realize it’s not a good idea and want to take it back but the second you post anything, presume someone took a screen shot even if you go back and delete it right away.  If your that famous and have that many followers chances are good someone has a copy. 

I hope your having a good Sunday.  I need to do a little bit more surfing on the net and then tend to that laundry.  Watching a tech pod cast, sitting with Gator and then figuring out what is for dinner and prepping for going back to the grind tomorrow.  Semi looking forward to my trip into the office on Tuesday, I will feel much better when it’s done that is for sure.

I did check the weather before I washed my vehicle.  No rain in the forecast for the entire week.  I’m laying in bed trying to nap and the weather radio goes off.  We are under a severe thunderstorm warning.  Thankfully I have a garage or I will be quite upset.  It usually always rains after I go to the car wash within 24 to 48 hours.  That’s just my luck or lack there of.  Take good care of yourselves and we shall chat again soon.  Be well. 

Rest on Saturday

Today was a day of rest as I kind of figured it would be last night.  As the evening wore on I got stiff in all the wrong places and quite sore as well.  Gator was sleeping by herself until I discovered a problem with the DVR and my shows didn’t get recorded.  I had to go to the DVR which is in the living room and fire up the TV to reboot the receiver and that fixed everything but woke up Gator in the process.  She clamored for some attention.  As per usual just as I got comfortable she came in my room and started asking for food, so I had to get up and that was no easy task.  She also complained when I was up past 11pm so I had to go to bed in order to get her to be quiet.  50 years old and I’m being bossed around by a 17 year old little crabby cat woman.  The things I do for her. 

Woke up this morning didn’t feel as bad as I did last night.  Grabbed some breakfast and fed Ms. Gator.  Went to go back to my room but she settled in on the couch so I had to sit with her there.  Went to grab my phone and check on things at the office.  It wasn’t terribly long after that some work came in and I had to login.  Boy she wasn’t happy about that even thought I was in the same room and just had to pick up my laptop.  She’s not a fan of the computer or cell phone, I guess they take away the attention or focus from her.  Kind of surprised she lets me watch TV.  Anyway, took care of the issue at work and waited for a confirmation email to come in, which finally happened so I could log off. 

Much to my surprise I was visited by the UPS man this morning.  It was my prescription from Amazon.  Amazing!  It wasn’t supposed to be here until Tuesday then that got bumped to Monday and last night I had an email that said it would be here today.  I figured it was a mistake and Monday would be the day but nope all here today.  My only two complaints are that they don’t ship a 90 day supply even if prescribed.  They also used a large bottle for 30 pills which made it look like I wasn’t getting anything.  However, it’s the same stuff I would get at Walgreens not only was it brought to my door step but I saved $14 in the process – can’t beat that.  I am so pleased that I am off of the retail pharmacy merry go round.  I only need to go there if I need something in a hurry like an antibiotic.  Everything else is now done by mail order. 

I went to take a nap around Noon and got woke up twice by work.  Two additional requests came in but they were not marked urgent so I did nothing.  They can both wait until Monday and I will deal with them then.  The deal with on-call is urgent or high priority issues/requests only or if it comes from a VIP, otherwise it sits.  Most everyone on my team won’t let anything sit and wait they deal with it right away but as for me I’m tired of working when I don’t really need to so my new policy is unless it meets the criteria for immediate response it waits. 

I took in a movie this morning Hello, My Name is Doris on Netflix.  It’s got Max Greenfield in it.  He’s fucking hot in my book and even though he’s straight I take in as much viewing of him as I can.  Plus he’s funny.  Sally Field and a whole host of other well known actors were in this it was a hoot.  I woke Gator up a couple times because I laughed so loud, boy that felt good and was much needed.  This was something I stumbled on and just had to see it. 

Around 2:45p I hopped into the shower and got clean.  Then got dressed and departed for the cat food store, post office and to get some food for me.  I am so glad I did things in that order.  I was stuffed and miserable when I was done eating.  I went to the BBQ place and a baseball team walked in.  Had to be High School but there was some fine looking boys there.  Nice to get eye candy with my meal.  This is the same place where the College Volleyball Team was eating back in February when I had COVID and I found a hunk of a guy to look at, damn tall as well.  This place has good luck written all over it and the food is wonderful. 

I’ve been thinking about my chair and the gas lift.  I found a couple of replacement gas lifts available on Amazon but it will take a few days if I were to order for them to get here. They are both under $20 but I shouldn’t have to shell out more money and don’t plan to at the moment.  I fiddled with the chair some more to see if I could fix this but there is no fixing something like this, it’s just defective.  I tried to get the lift off of my old chair but that is on tight.  I went to another chair and that was even worse.  I need a pipe wrench and know there is one around here but damn if I can find it.  If I would find it that would aid me in solving the problem.  I hate having to wait for this company to ship me a replacement.  I get to use the chair but I need to be a little bit higher to be comfortable.  It sucks to have paid all that money for an experience like this.  I could take it all apart and take it back to get a replacement chair but that seems a bit drastic and labor intensive so I’m opting to wait it out and bitch about it. 

My lab results came back.  I am astonished and totally amazed.  My A1C is at an all time low of 5.7% and that is the lowest it has ever been since I was diagnosed as a diabetic.  It’s almost like my body is healing it’s self but I know it’s the meds that are keeping it down.  With the amount of sweets I consume there is no way it should be this low.  I feel like having a slice of cake to celebrate, only I don’t have any cake.  I sent a note off this evening to let the doctor know.  Since the hospital I went to is not affiliated with my doctor, they don’t always relay the information to him.  That’s the only downside of having the work done outside of his office.  I am waiting for his reaction.  I didn’t see anything else to be alarmed about but then again I’m not a doctor.  I booked my follow up appointment with him the day before my birthday, which this year is on a Friday.  So it’s my usual Thursday/Friday off.  I’ve got nothing else on the books as of now but I can always put something down.  Chances are good with the stress level being high that I will probably have a need to take a couple days but I want to carry over 2 weeks or as close to that as possible, that’s the max carry over.  After my COVID experience it’s a nice cushion to have, you never know when you might really need to use it.  Think of it as an insurance policy.   

The lawn guy hasn’t cashed his check which is kind of odd.  I was concerned that maybe he didn’t get it so I texted him this morning.  He said they just went to the bank on Friday and if it doesn’t clear by Tuesday to let him know.  He couldn’t say for sure if he got it or not.  Typical lawn company, they don’t keep good accounting records.  I expect that it will clear on Monday now that I said something.  First time this has happened.  I paid him for the month of May, but was invoiced only for 4 weeks and not 5 like I paid, so I anticipate this month they will ask for money that I gave them last month.  Thank God I can easily get a copy of the check and I always put the dates down so it will be easy to reconcile any issues should they arise. 

I’ve got nothing else other than it’s hot out and it’s only getting hotter as the week goes on.  Thankfully I am not in Phoenix where it’s sizzling.  Grocery Store tomorrow and that will be my running for the weekend.  I’ve already used a wee bit of gas and I like to top off to have a full tank to go to work with but not doing that now.  I’ve got plenty of fuel to get from here to there and back.  I plan to be in the office on Tuesday.  We have a big wig coming for 2 days, as we have gone back to having group meetings in person.  I won’t be in the meeting because COVID cases are rising and I think it’s far too risky.  It’s even risky for me to go in at this point considering that I haven’t had the 3rd shot.  I have yet to schedule it but I will get around to it, it’s just something I don’t look forward to because I hate needles. 

Need to get back upstairs to clean out Gator’s fountain and get the dishwasher loaded.  Then before you know it, back to bed.  I will probably be up a little later tonight because of my nap but it’s not like I care all that much, so long as my automatic built in alarm clock gets me up at a decent hour so I can be one of the early birds to the grocery store and avoid the crowds. 

Hope that you had a nice Saturday!  Bye for now. 

Last 2 1/2 Days

Feels like it’s been more than 2 days, lots going on or so it seems.

Wednesday - night I saw the final episode of The Real-World Reunion – Season 3. I really love the original Real-World Series and seeing the reunion series is great to know how people turned out. Everyone showed up for Season 3 which was nice. The only 2 that I cared that much about were Danny & Matt. Danny is the gay guy and he was cute back in the day but doesn’t do anything for me today. Matt is very straight, blond and attractive even today. Not exactly sure what he does for a skin care routine but damn he looks fabulous! I’m not a fan of goodbyes but it was an enjoyable season to watch and to get an update on how people turned out. I hate subscribing to Paramount Plus just for this but as long as they continue the series and the cast is of interest to me, I will subscribe. I just turned off my subscription and glad I did. I thought it would renew on Sunday but it was actually set to renew tomorrow. Talk about timing, I made it just under the wire.

Thursday – I got my haircut, Gator had me up during the night so I wasn’t highly motivated and wound up sleeping in for a bit. I was overall drained of energy. I mentioned the rash and itching on my neck. The barber said that it sounded like Barber Rash which is a form of contact dermatitis, it takes time to go away but should resolve on its own. I made the mistake of letting a different person cut my hair last time and that person was a Cosmetologist and they can’t use a straight razor like the barber can. There all supposed to follow the same safety protocols but it sounds like something slipped last time. My new reason to keep going to see the barber, because I love a neck shave and nothing beats a straight razor.

I came back home after my haircut and just napped & watched a little TV. Grabbed a quick bite to eat and got dressed then headed to the doctor. Holy Cow he was running behind all because of two people that were ahead of me. The wait time was quoted at an hour and a half. The waiting room was full and it was all people in front of me waiting to see the same guy. A guy came in after me and he was the one the receptionist informed about the doctor running behind, not exactly sure why they didn’t tell me but that’s how everyone in the waiting room got the news. Funny thing is that guy was called before me and I was kind of glad. He was coughing and hacking – we all had masks on but he clearly had something. I was never so glad I chose an N95 mask. The damn thing was tight and difficult to keep on for the 2 hours I was there. I was the last patient of the day, lucky me.

The doctor agreed with me that I need the services of a massage therapist but we didn’t venture down the physical therapy road. I am trying to work this out on my own but if it gets worse, I will ask about that. We had plenty to talk about, traded jokes and funny thing is we both had COVID. He just got over his case. I was encouraged to get both the 3^rd and 4^th doses but I need to wait 6 months between each. He told me sadly that it was not safe to start dating just yet. I kind of want to take my chances a bit but holding off for now. Since the lab was closed, he gave me orders to go get blood drawn on my own, so I was glad that I had taken Friday off as well. I got him to send my sleeping meds to Amazon. Only since he was having a bad day he screwed up and sent both over, then sent a cancel order for the 1 drug that he filled there by accident. That of course threw Amazon off and I had to call this morning to get it sorted out. He prescribed a 90-day supply but they only ship 1 month at a time – even if your paying cash. That sucks but it’s still cheaper than Walgreens. Oddly enough they also charge sales tax whereas a local pharmacy doesn’t.

I came home and it was a long ride back because I was in the heart of rush hour traffic. I don’t miss that at all. When I got home The Gator was napping and I woke her up. I checked on her from the doctor’s office and saw that she was passed out in my room just like I left her. When she sleeps, she sleeps.

I looked at Fandango to see about going to see the new Top Gun but damn they are only showing it in Standard version now. I wanted the IMAX experience. Since I can’t get what I want, I will just wait for it to come to the streaming platform.

Friday – I got up early, got dressed and headed for the hospital. I thought about bringing a mask but didn’t. Damn if they weren’t required to enter. I got one of the free ones, not terribly happy about that but I suppose it’s better than nothing. Learned when I was there, I fasted for nothing because there was no LIPID panel ordered. The lady that drew my blood was not exactly happy, she was pleasant but she was all by herself and there was a stack of people. She was damn good at what she did, first try and bingo she struck pay dirt. She took like 5 or 6 tubes from me I was starting to wonder if she was going to take it all but I didn’t say a word.

I hit up Cracker Barrel after I was done and had a decent breakfast. Came back home, tried to nap because I was sleepy but I passed out for like 5 minutes and then was wide awake. After loafing for a few hours, I opted to get moving.

Hit up the office supply store. I got a Serta iComfort High Back Executive Chair in the i5000 series. It’s got gel foam in the seat and super comfortable. Built for sitting for 8 plus hours. I thought about letting them put the chair together but that would have cost more and I would have had to wait 1 day. I figured I would do it myself. Damn it took me a couple hours but I got it together. Me and my bad luck. The gas lift is defective. I sit in the chair and it sinks to the floor. There is no way to adjust the height. I thought I had put it in backwards so I removed it and learned that I had it together correct from the start, so I put it back the way it was and same problem. I called the 800 # and a replacement part has been ordered but it will be something like 15 days before it’s here. I’m not pleased about that considering all of the money I shelled out for this thing, it was a little over $600 which is quite a bit to pay for a chair. However, I have found the more money you sink into a chair the better quality you get. Sitting in it typing away I can already feel the difference, I would just like to be a little higher as that would make it more comfortable for me.

I hit up Sam’s Club. Of course, I couldn’t resist the bakery. They had a breakfast platter that was as large as a case of soda filled with all sorts of pastry, muffins, donuts and I’ve always wanted to try it. Well today was the day. It was $20 by itself. I picked up the other items I went there for. In the soda isle I saw Zach a red head who works there. He’s very much a Twink and wow I was so glad our paths crossed. I’ve seen him before but never knew his name, since he was wearing a name tag, I know it now. That was a pleasant welcoming surprise. Also an affirmation that I need to get laid but they say good things come to those that wait, I’m starting to wonder about that.  The unpleasant part came when I went to check out. This was the middle of the day on a week day albeit Friday but damn I’ve never ever seen so many people there at once. The lines went on forever, even in self-checkout which is where I went.

Once I got the car loaded up, I headed over to the gas pump and damn another unpleasant surprise when the total reached $52. I had 80 miles left to go but I never ever go that far down. Gas was $4.78 a gallon and I think that is probably the last time I will get that decent of a price. From all signs things are only headed up, sadly. Another reason why I only go in 1 day a week.

After the chair was together, I rested for a few minutes and then got dressed. Headed out for the Olive Garden. It wasn’t a bad meal but the Lasagna was a bit over done as the noodles were crunchy in places. It was also very hot. They skimped on the bread sticks but it’s not like I needed them. Then I returned home where I plan to stay for the remainder of the evening.

I got my chair in the basement and all of the paperwork and mail I had from the past couple days. I went to work on business first, looked for some porn and found none. Then started writing this. My next thing to do is check in at work to see how bad my email is, I kind of dread it. Back to on-call tomorrow so I might as well turn email back on tonight.

If I get up in time and feel like it, I will work on the gutters if not then that will be another day. Need to hit up the pet food store tomorrow, get the mail again and then find something for me to eat. It would feel amazing to be able to get the home project done but honestly my back is killing me and I’m not horribly interested in manual labor right now. I need to fix the old back. I probably added to my misery with wrestling with the chair as well as putting it together. My pedometer was off the chart today and I am very close to hitting my step goal which I almost never do.

It's 8p and I am truly exhausted. Looking forward to trying to empty out the DVR and getting to bed.

Hope all is well in your world and that you have a wonderful weekend. Talk with you all again soon.

Quick Update

Back from the Dentist.  The usual good report, nothing found.  Very happy about that.  Didn’t need x-rays this time.  I don’t go back again until January.  Seems like that is forever away but I know it will be here like no tomorrow. 

I did peek more into the loan rates and that low rate is only good for 24 months.  No way I can pay off a car in 24 months.  Back to staying put for now. 

Psyching myself up for this dreaded 2p meeting.  The good news is after that is done there isn’t anything else on my calendar for the day.  That doesn’t mean I am done because I still have to watch out for any new issues that come in.  I’ve been logging in upstairs in the evening when my day is done.  That seems to keep issues at bay for the most part.  I will continue that tonight in the hopes no one or nothing bothers me. 

Looking forward to tomorrow when I am free (sort of) to do what I want, when I want to do it.  Not exactly looking forward to chore city tomorrow but its all good. 

Well almost time for that meeting so got to run.  

Temptation

   While I have mostly given up on getting a new vehicle for now, last night I browsed to the financial institution that I would use if I was getting a loan.  They are advertising interest rates as low as 1.94% and that really makes it tempting to apply just to see what I’d qualify for.  My FICO score is at an all time high and there is only good on my credit report with no inquiries (since it’s frozen).  I think I my chances are high to qualify for the rate.  The problem comes with what is on a dealers lot and how far I want to drive.  I’ve done some scouring and learned that you can’t always trust (today) what you see on a dealers website.  I mean that car I was looking at last week that sold a while ago is still on their page.  I’ve also watched more YouTube videos.  Yeah I really want to get something new.  I think the time is right – the interest rates are right and I think I would come out ahead in the end with more for my trade and a lower overall payment.  The only thing that prevents me from putting the wheels in motion is knowing what is actually in stock.  I know if I go physically look like a kid in a candy store I will manage to find something that I want, even if I don’t need it.  Automobiles are one of my weaknesses, they never used to be but since I’ve aged I have come to appreciate them more much like a good looking guy.  Waiting costs me nothing but the possibility of an opportunity, depending upon how long I can manage to hold out.  I hate to whine but just needed to get this out.  I realize I can always change my mind. 

In other news today is my dental visit for a routine cleaning.  I think I am due for x-rays but not totally sure.  I don’t expect any surprises just the usual good report.  I had some dental issues earlier in the year but everything right now is and has been fine for a while.  I think what I had before was attributable to COVID and the sinus issues that came with it. 

The next episode of The Real World NOLO Reunion is on Paramount Plus and I look forward to watching that tonight with Gator as my on-call will wind to an end and I can enjoy two days off. 

The weather forecast indicates rain on Friday so that might be my lazy day.  Tomorrow I have plans to get breakfast (here or out), hit up Sam’s Club and get my haircut.  Perhaps buy a new office chair or at the very least go look at them.  Then later in the day venture off to see the doctor and get a date with a needle.  I’d sooner kiss a goat.  I would also like to see the new Top Gun movie while I am off on Thursday or Friday.  I want the IMAX experience it’s been a very long while since I have not only been to the movies but seen a movie in IMAX. 

I really poured in the effort last night for my shoulder/neck.  I used two ice packs at different times.  Used the massager and by the time I was ready for bed I was feeling a little bit better but it was sore to touch.  Took some OTC pain relivers and this morning when I was half awake the pain was killer.  I figured I would be taking the day off but when I finally woke up I didn’t feel all that bad. 

It was pouring rain and Gator was in a daze, I said hello to her and that caused her to snap to.  I got her some breakfast but she didn’t like my selection this morning.  She sat on the floor and kept meowing at me.  Eventually she followed me to my room, which she used to do every day without fail when she was younger.  She climbed into her bed and just looked sad.  I figured out that if I got her another can of food that would probably make her happy.  I was right, she climbed out of bed and started eating it up.  Then when she was done it was back to bed.  I don’t know that she feels the best today or it could have been the weather.  She has been doing pretty well but always needy for attention and demanding to be hand fed.  I created a bit of monster there but one day it will be gone and I will be glad that I took the time to give her some pleasure, regardless of the mess she leaves for me to clean up.  I still worry about her especially in her advanced age.  I was kind of wishing that her sister was still here, I think that if one of her siblings was alive to keep her company that her health and over all attitude would be different but that is something I can only suppose and will never truly know. 

I am watching the clock so I can gobble a little bit to eat down before I go off to the dentist.  I won’t really get lunch today and need to make sure that I eat so my sugar doesn’t drop.  There is a horrible meeting that I have to attend when I am back.  I’d sooner stay at the dentist or kiss a goat.  However, I will get it over with.  At least I get to work from the comfort of my home so its not all bad. 

Gas prices here are creeping up on that dreaded $5 mark and I don’t think it will be long before that becomes the new normal for a bit.  I expect they will be high for the summer and then drop come fall.  That might put quite a damper on peoples travel plans.  It won’t affect me since I plan to stay local for the foreseeable future. 

Happy hump day – the week is almost over.  I do hope all is well and that your able to enjoy the day regardless of what your doing.  Take care, bye for now. 

Ah Pain

Gator woke me at 2a and I wasn’t pleased about it.  I fed her and then sat to watch some TV.  She figured out my secret indirectly.  I hear her yowling at the top of the steps to the basement (just outside my bedroom door), I thought she wanted in my room.  I think she wanted attention and didn’t want to be alone but it worked out in her favor.  Since I thought she wanted in I opened the door to my room.  When I didn’t see her I looked and saw her by the steps.  I talked to her and that caught her off guard but she eagerly came into my room.  We sat together and watched TV until I got sleepy again and then I went back to bed. 

I just started to drift off and she stands up in her bed and starts crying.  I kicked her out.  Powered up the White Noise and out I was.  When I woke up a few hours later I had a hell of a pain in my neck/shoulder.  I went back to sleep for a bit but when I woke again the pain was still there.  Looks like my Knot moved in a direction other than out.  Now that I am up it’s semi-tolerable.  I had thought about laying in bed all day but it sounds both good and bad to me. 

I have pressed on with my day, not exactly in a mood for BS today but thus far all is well.  Meetings start up this afternoon and run for a couple hours.  Then there is a lull and a late afternoon meeting, which I don’t look forward to.  The only real good news about today is that it’s my Thursday.  That is kind of part of the reason why I am trying to push through the pain. 

The dentist called and I confirmed my appointment for tomorrow.  Instead of going to lunch tomorrow I will be going to the dentist.  Not exactly ideal but I don’t have to use my time and don’t need to move fast as I will have others watching for me while I am away.  Then just finish up the day tomorrow and I am done for 2 days.  Back to on-call on Saturday & Sunday. 

I’ve got my Thursday pretty well planned out at least mentally.  Who knows if it will all come together.  No real plans for Friday thus far and no plans for the weekend.  I am going to try to fit the gutter cleaning in as well as the house wash project.  That all kind of depends on how I feel both mentally & physically.  I will probably take a day and lounge though just because there is something that feels good about being lazy, at least for 1 day and doing whatever it is that I want. 

Da boss man is back today, not looking forward to dealing with him but it’s all in a days work.  Hope your having a great Tuesday!

Monday

I did my foam rolling last night and my back does feel a bit better but is still bothering me.  A new bed would probably help me out some as well, but there are many choices.  I have thought about getting one of those beds in a box that is delivered, you unpack and magically it expands.  However, kind of like some other things I tend to want to try a bed before I place an order or commit.  I did get a decent nights sleep and had a semi-pleasant dream about a couple of stray cats that we took in years ago.  They both unfortunately have passed but they are still alive in my heart, as are all of the others that have gone after them. 

Gator woke me up 1 time last night and after giving her food I closed my door and that is when the good sleep really began.  Something about knowing she won’t wake me up causes me to really just drift. 

I didn’t realize it but the boss man is off today.  Not sure how that slipped my mind but in fact it did.  I got everything squared away at work this morning and even went through the arduous task of changing my password.  My time was running out and better to take care of it while things are calm than went it’s the 11th hour and all hell is breaking loose.  Plus there are multiple, multiple systems where I have to change and each one has a different place to accomplish the task.  Sometimes it’s just easier to click forgot password and use an email link than it is to try to dig through a system to figure out where your supposed to click.  

Things appear to be rather calm and serene today.  Tomorrow is meeting city and that is when chaos will be back, oddly so will my boss. 

Last night I watched Liar Liar which was one of the only Jim Carry movies I enjoy that makes me laugh.  This was the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve seen it.  I also watched more car videos.  I realize that upgrading I would be giving up somethings but also gaining newer features.  It would be nice to get massaging seats but nothing I am looking at has that feature that I am aware of.  Gator was chirping at me to go to bed.  It was way past my normal time but I just didn’t feel that tired.  Funny thing is when my head hit the pillow I started to feel a little drowsy and it wasn’t long after that I shut everything down and passed out. 

With only 3 days to work this week I am staying home, plus the fact that I am on call.  I think staying home on the weeks I am on call makes more sense than not.  Because something can and often does crop up and then I am here to deal with it and not stuck in traffic or in transit.  I will be back in next week for my 1 day.  I feel even safer in staying home this week because the COVID cases are on the rise and oddly enough the county where I work is seeing the worst of it.  Some mask mandates are coming back but nothing thus far that affects me, all though that is always subject to change. 

Looking forward to seeing my doc this week.  The last time I saw him I didn’t have COIVD and it was 2021 still.  Very uncommon for our paths not to have crossed in person but with me getting COVID at the start of the year that is what has put distance between us.  It will be good to touch base. 

Looks like property tax bills are in the mail.  I checked on line and mine went up $132 from last year, which isn’t bad but property taxes where I live are horribly on the high side.  I am making it but mostly because I still have a mortgage and all of that is part of escrow so my mortgage payment is divided up into buckets for taxes, insurance (which is also due, that went up $60) and the principal of the loan.  The housing market is kind of like the car market where you can get decent money for your property now but then there comes the problem of moving and finding a new place.  It’s not something I am giving any thought to though.  I’m more apt to buy a new car before I ever consider moving. 

Almost lunch time, I’m going to publish this.  Check on some bills and then look into getting a little something to eat and maybe taking a short nap.  I’ve got my electronic leash if something happens I can spring into action. 

Here’s hoping it’s a great day for all of us!  Take care. 

Knot Sunday

I’ve got a large knot that I am working on breaking up.  It’s on my left upper back and it’s a doozy.  I did some minor foam rolling last night and also got a tool that digs into knots and helps you work them out.  I used that and it helped a little bit.  When I woke up this morning all of the pain was back and it felt tighter. 

Needless to say that the knot kind of put a damper on my day.  I got to the store but it was late.  I had breakfast at home.  I gave up on going to Sam’s and just got some soda at the store. 

I broke out my TENS unit and used that for a while, which also brought some minor relief.  I tried the massager on my back but it’s tender and didn’t feel like it was doing a whole lot.  I plan to break out some ice and do some heavy foam rolling in the hopes of busting this thing up so it leaves and tomorrow will be a better day, even though I am sure to be sore. 

I watched some YouTube videos on Mercedes Benz.  One of which was a night time drive.  That particular car had an auto lane change feature in it.  The driver just put on the blinker and the car did the rest.  It was very colorful on the inside of the cabin and you have a multitude of colors to choose from, one for practically every mood you might be in.  Lots of sound feedback when something could go wrong like your trying to change lanes but there is someone in your blind spot or your about to hit something.  I saw another video that showed a camera under the front wheels so you could watch in real time if you were off road what you were about to encounter.  The bad thing about Mercedes vehicles is they mostly run Premium Unleaded and that is, has and always will be expensive stuff.  That is enough of a deterrent for me.  Everything I drive has always run on regular 87 octane and that’s where I want to stay at. 

While I want something new, it needs to be practical as I don’t have an endless budget.  It needs to be economical as possible and preferably in a color that I like or want.  Yeah Mercedes has all of that but it just feels wrong to me to buy a non-American brand.  Also one that when something goes wrong and there is no warranty you will need to take out a loan or possibly just scrap it and buy a different car.  I do not like waiting and patience is not my strong suite, especially when it comes to something that I want but don’t necessarily need.  The practical advice I got from a YouTube video weeks ago was if you need a car now, buy one but if you don’t then wait.  I can’t say for certain that I will wait but I am leaning towards it.  My only fear is that my current ride will loose it’s value when the car market bubble finally bursts and that will cost me the edge/advantage I have at present, which is kind of why I really want to act now to profit from this.  I’m not crazy about starting a loan over but it’s not like my present car payment is going away, at least not for about another year. 

Some good news is that I do appear to be loosing some weight.  I got on the scale a short time ago and I was pleased with the numbers, even though they are still high it shows some progress from doing not much other than altering my food in take.  I hope this trend continues.  It was a real struggle to pass up all of the sweets today when I was in the store.  I did buy a box of cookies but that is the only item I permitted myself to get.  Sam’s will also be a struggle with the fresh bakery and I don’t know that I will be able to resist that. 

Plans for the week ahead.  Work Monday thru Wednesday from home.  I’m seeing the dentist on Wednesday.  The doctor on Thursday.  I’ve got Friday to myself.  I need to work in a haircut, a trip to Sam’s and I’d like to check out chairs but really hate to spend the money.  I plan to eat out on Thursday and Friday.  Work on the back gutters and do the house wash project – although if I don’t get to this it will be here waiting for me.  If I can’t hold myself and want to press forward Friday would be the day I would go car shopping. 

Speaking of cars, gas prices are really starting to climb.  At the pizza place yesterday I opened up my Gas Buddy app and the best price on gas was $5.05 per gallon.  I watched a You Tube video this afternoon and a guy was filling up his Jeep and he was well over $47 and it was still going.  I’d freak out if the pump ever read that high for a vehicle I was filling up. It looked like he was putting Diesel in and not Gas but I could be wrong.  Still that is a lot to pay. 

Time to grab the laundry, head up to see the Gator and no doubt put out some more food for her.  I need to vacuum my room.  I got the rest of the house done but she was sleeping and I didn’t want to wake her.  Take out the trash and that will be the end of my chores.  Turn on my favorite podcast and eat some left over pizza.  Not a bad way to end the day.  Just have to get that ice and foam rolling part done which will suck. 

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.  Bye for now.  

Sleepy Pizza

The title sums up how I spent my day.  I got my 6a wake up call from the trash folks and Gator chimed in.  Once I got her fed I went back to bed and realized I forgot her probiotic.  I turned on my white noise machine and also had my Amazon Echo running White Noise.  It wasn’t sound proof of external noises but it took more to break the white noise barrier.  I fell into a nice slumber.  Got up a couple hours later. 

Gator was passed out on the couch and I tried to be as quiet as possible but I still managed to wake her.  I think it was when the cereal was hitting the bowl that woke her.  I got her some food and probiotic and then was able to eat my meal.  I took my pills and retreated to my room.  Gator was soon to follow.  She wanted in my lap and that’s where she was placed, as I skimmed my phone.  A large number of unread emails, which can only mean one thing.  My work email was full and personal email was next to empty.  I skimmed work but quickly shifted to personal and cleared that.  Then put the phone down and turned on the TV. 

We started watching Fire Island on Hulu.  I got about 1/2 way through and I needed to go back to bed.  Had to evacuate Gator to the floor and then I jumped in bed.  She wasn’t happy and left me.  I fell back asleep but woke up in a haze, wondering why no one had woke me up.  As if there was another human here that was supposed to wake me.  Fell back asleep for a bit and then woke up to the sobering reality that I am all alone.  I haven’t had that feeling wash over me in a while and thought I was kind of past it but apparently not.  It’s pretty bad when it happens. 

I think between what I saw in Fire Island movie thus far and yesterday my peering into all of the cats photo albums, my mind drifted into the past and I thought life was all normal but once I was fully awake realized that wasn’t the case. 

I got out of bed, checked on Gator and got her more food and probiotic.  Grabbed a soda for myself and then we went back to my room and finished up Fire Island.  Then watched a short bit of a tech podcast and finally switched over to porn.  Then on to YouTube for a bit and I gave Gator the bad news that I had to get up again. 

I showered, dried off and then got dressed.  By now Gator was back in her bed, face down to keep all of the light out.  She never moved an inch so she was in the zone.  I still talked to her letting her know I was going out for a bit, detailed where I was going and that I would be back in a few hours.  With that I headed out.  Grabbed the trash barrel.  Then left to grab the mail, cat food and drove off to get a pizza. 

Sadly no cute waiter today.  The place was packed with people as if the pandemic was over.  There was a sign in the window that said they were hiring, which they have been for a while.  New waitresses were in training and everyone was kind of running around like their hair was on fire.  I wanted to ask about the waiter but feared that he may have left and really wasn’t in the mood to hear any bad news, so I just sat in silence and skimmed my phone a little bit and did some people watching.  Finally pizza time and not much got my attention.  Of course with all of the great luck I have, I had finished my meal and was in my vehicle when a group of good looking guys pulled in and went in.  I got to look at each one of them and slobber a little bit but wasn’t happy that I was leaving. 

Made the drive home and unloaded the vehicle.  Talked with Gator and put her food away.  Passed out a can of food which she wasn’t interested in.  Apparently she had just gotten comfortable on the couch before I walked in because when I went to pet her, she was wet.  Which means she had been hanging out at the fountain.  I grabbed the laundry and came on down. 

Started the laundry, paid some bills, balanced my books and then dove straight into looking at vehicles.  I wondered about brands like Buick and that some how lead me down the path of Mercedes.  Buick has something comparable to what I want, their warranty is lacking and sadly nothing in Blue.  Mercedes however has pretty much exactly what I want at the right price point.  Only I wouldn’t get any discount.  They don’t seem to do ventilated seats (as in AC in the seat) which is kind of a must when your sitting on a leather seat, especially when it’s 95 outside and the car has been baking in the sun all day long.  Their warranty is spot on.  They have a bit too much technology in the car and there would be a huge learning curve for me.  However, the shade of blue is calling my name and caused me to instantly fall in love.  I would feel a bit out of place driving a Mercedes, I’m not wealthy and damn when something breaks unless it was covered by the warranty I probably would need to take a second loan out on the house.  While I am clearly not content with what the universe wants me to do, which is keep what I have.  There really isn’t any harm in looking other than it makes me want to go buy one.  The Mercedes dealer site I was on wants you to use this new service, where you put in all of your personal info., info. about your trade, info about what you want to buy and then they have banks fight for your loan.  You pick where you want to do business and get to see your monthly payments.  Pick one, DocuSign all of the documents and then either go pick up the car at the dealer or have them bring it to you.  Your done and your not trapped in a room with a Finance Person which is a second sales person, where the dealer really makes their money with all of the addons. 

I have realized that I am probably safest to keep what I have but that is really not where my heart is at and I really want to drive something new.  The fiasco last Saturday with the curb the tire & wheel put me on this path a bit sooner than I had planned.  Right now I am tempted to unfreeze my credit, apply for a loan and see what a monthly payment looks like.  Then if it is within my price range go hit up the dealer and see what they have in stock.  Test drive one and if I like it just settle up and buy it.  No extended warranty or add on BS other than Gap Coverage.  That is probably the single most important thing you can purchase when it comes to a new vehicle loan.  If you total a car your not always going to get what you owe for it and that’s where Gap coverage comes into play to fill in the gap so you don’t wind up making monthly payments for something you no longer own, it makes up the difference between what the insurance company gives you and what you owe on your loan to pay it off in full.  I’ve got that now and had it on my last car as well.  Never had to file a claim but I rest easier knowing its there.  Right now I am still on the fence, but I think holding off may pay off in the end.  I am worried that the dealer will run out of stock and that I will have to place an order, which is something I really don’t want to do.  How can I possibly commit to something I have never seen or driven, it just feels all kind of wrong. 

Going to watch more TV with Gator and lounge for the rest of the evening.  Tomorrow is grocery store day.  Might go out for breakfast if I get up early enough and there isn’t a long wait.  Needs to hit up Sam’s and that is never a fun trip to make, especially on a weekend.  I’d also like to hit up Office Depot to grab a new chair but Rome wasn’t built in a day.  I’ve only got 3 days to work this week, I will be on call not on Thursday & Friday but all of those others days.  The following week I will be picking up on-call on Thursday & Friday because of a switch I made to accommodate my time away this week.  I will have 2 days off to do other things in addition to the weekend.  I never seems to run out of the ability to make plans, I do however not always complete everything I set out to in the time frame allotted. 

Hope your enjoying the weekend and the weather is nice in your neck of the woods.  Bye for now. 

Trash Day

The Gator woke me up again last night so I am a little tired today, but have managed to make it through the morning.  It’s about time for lunch and that should hopefully permit me to refuel and energize or just take a nap.  Gator is doing pretty good, she came to the kitchen this morning for her breakfast and her snack.  I was dragging my feet a little bit and she made sure that I knew she was the priority and was quite vocal about it.  She enjoyed both of the aforementioned meals.  I look forward to spending another weekend with her by my side. 

Yesterday I thought about just removing the freeze from my credit reports, applying for a loan and then going shopping over the weekend to see what I could find on a lot that would appeal to me.  I did look at the dealers website yesterday and found that even some of the standard models have all of the amenities I am looking for and the price isn’t bad in some cases less than the 2021 model I had my eye on.  Colors are all black and a couple white.  Black is supposed to define luxury now whereas white once was the luxury color.  Maybe it’s just my personality but I think both are boring colors and want something that stands out slightly more.  I don’t want to drive a rainbow but if they had one in that color I might buy it just because.  However, I didn’t do anything.  That’s not to say that I won’t in the days ahead, I mean I have a couple days off next week and that would be ideal timing so it is quite tempting.  I’m mulling that over. 

Remember my arm that I told you got stuck in the ladder on Monday?  Well it just started hurting on Wednesday.  It’s mildly inflamed and very tender to the touch but yet I can move my arm and type as well as do other things and it doesn’t bother me but if I happen to bump or touch that area that’s when I feel the pain. Getting old there are some pluses but mostly it’s a lot of minuses.  In any event I don’t think anything is broken and no doubt it will heal but that will be a bit slower since I am older now.  What I used to bounce back quickly from now takes a bit longer. 

Had frozen meat loaf and mac n cheese for supper.  Desert was a peanut butter oatmeal bar.  I am starving and all I want is some cake and cookies.  Going without the sweet treats is driving me crazy and a bit of a struggle.  While I haven’t jumped on the scale in a couple days I don’t really feel any significant change.  I will be checking more into the numbers when I am done with this post.

I am giving serious consideration to check out office chairs and buy something more comfortable, considering that I am spending a great deal in front of the computer here at home.  I took notice and when I was in the office my back didn’t bother me until I got home and started sitting on the couch.  That too needs to be replaced but it’s just not a priority. 

I really want to get up early tomorrow and go wipe out the gutters in the back of the house but the other part of me just wants to rest and put it off for a bit longer.  I could easily push this to next weekend but my luck it will probably be raining then.  I’d like to get this job behind me but I do lack some motivation because when I am done with that I will want to clean off the deck and then that will lead to washing the house and while I can push myself when I am done I drop like a stone and recovery takes a while.  I am trying to do things in bursts and stop rather than trying to take it all on at once.  I still need to poke my head in the attic just for peace of mind. 

One thing is for sure none of my tasks, chores or purchases will happen automatically it takes me to make them happen.  Good in one way and bad in another. 

Trash day got pushed one day and everyone in the neighborhood set their trash out last night so it’s cooking in the hot sun today.  I on the other hand checked to make sure that the pickup was pushed and will be setting my trash out this afternoon.  It will be kind of fun to watch people go check and find their trash still there.  I wonder how many people will give up and think they were skipped?  I know the trash people will wake me tomorrow morning.  It’s kind of odd when Monday is a holiday it throws the whole week off kilter for me but Friday seems to roll around pretty fast. 

Hope you have a nice weekend and get to do something fun & enjoyable.  I am headed up to be with Gator for a while until my next meeting at 1:30p which will be organized chaos.  It’s another one of those really nothing to talk about but we need to meet to figure that out kind of meetings.  If we skipped it I would be much happier but that’s not going to happen.  Take care! 

New Car–Almost

I crunched the numbers again last night and obsessed over this red 2021 model that had been sitting on a dealers lot.  I was prepared to put the wheels into motion and buy it.  I called this morning and found out that it was sold last week.  I suppose what I said last night “if it’s meant to be, it will happen” applies.  I guess I should just keep what I have and be happy.  However, I learned in making the call that dealers of the brand I am interested in are no longer allowed to order stock.  The days of walking into a dealership, test driving and buying a car are coming to an end.  Everything is factory order.  I don’t know how your supposed to test drive it to find out if you truly like it but I suppose Manufacturers don’t care about that.  The sales guy tried to get me to bite for something they had on the lot or to place an order.  Everything they have in stock is either white or black.  There are no bright colors.  White shows dirt and is difficult to keep clean.  Black retains heat and hasn’t been my good luck color.  I think both look fine but in the end it’s my money and I want what I want.  I would have only compromised on the Red model because the price was right.  There is nothing like that around now. 

I looked at getting a new extended warranty and that could cost me about $3 thousand dollars but give me more insurance for a longer period of time.  My present warranty expires in September.  That’s usually the best time to buy because dealers in the old days were trying to clear their lots and the incentives were there. I really would like to capitalize on the fact that my trade in is worth more than I owe on it so I am certain to get a good deal regardless of what I buy so long as the base price is reasonable.  Based on what I see via the web it’s all Black & White at the moment.  I was told that there is some final stock that should be arriving soon but nothing in a bright color.  I will just have to keep an eye out and maybe later this year strike a deal. 

My credit is frozen at all 3 bureaus mostly for my protection but it also prevents me from making a large impulse purchase like I want to do now.  I found out that it used to take 24 to 48 hours to thaw your report but now it can be done within an hour or two.  That’s quite an improvement.

It’s kind of a let down since I was so close and so psyched up.  Now I am coming down from all of those feelings and it’s not the most pleasant thing in the world but I’ve been through worse.  Sometimes we don’t appreciate what is right in front of us and as much as I want to move now on this, I think this is the universe saying keep what you have and be patient. 

The Gator woke me up last night and I didn’t know she was right where my feet would land when I got out of bed.  It was a surprise to me and she was not happy.  However, she got her food despite being banned from my room for the evening.  I needed to catch up on sleep and as it was she had me up for an hour.  I sat in my room and watched TV via my headphones so as to not alert or disturb her.  When I was ready to climb back in bed, I peeked in on her via the camera and she was just climbing into bed after drinking some water.  Funny she never made a sound when she got her water but if it was daylight she would be crowing up a storm.  I think she is a bit smarter than what I give her full credit for. 

Honestly, I haven’t done a whole lot at work since I was consumed by the whole car thing.  I have plenty waiting for me and lucky for me my afternoon is wide open so I maybe able to accomplish something meaningful after all. 

Happy Thursday! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods and life is treating you well.  Come back again to find out what I’m up to.  Thanks for stopping by! 

Tired

Made it home at a decent hour yesterday afternoon.  I had a barrage of emails waiting for me and I caught up on those.  Fed the Gator, took my meds and then heated up some dinner.  Watched Jeopardy and the champ is still going, 13 days of nothing but wins.  Pretty impressive plus all of the cash he’s won.  Uncle Sam is going to love him. 

My evening was interrupted by work.  We had an issue arise and that took up a few hours of my time, even though I wasn’t on call I was helping a colleague.  Gator was upset and I was even more upset when I looked at the clock and it went from 6:45p to a little after 8p.  I had no idea I was just engrossed.  Gator wound up going to bed in my room because she was pouting. 

I made up with Gator by giving her some food and then she got to snuggle with me in my chair as we waited for my sleeping pills to kick in.  She woke me up twice last night and I am just beyond tired this morning.  I’ve been busy with work most of the morning and I suspect if it wasn’t for that I probably would have dropped to the floor. 

I also noticed that I did have an allergic reaction/rash on my neck.  It was hot and itchy.  I just tolerated it and this morning everything is back to normal.  I wonder if I could be allergic to going into the office?  Say it isn’t so.  I did wear my gold chain in so that might be the contributing factor.  I also noticed that I have a small bump/bite on the back of my head but I need someone who can take a better look.  I will be mentioning this to the doctor.  Maybe it’s stress or maybe I am allergic to something but just don’t know it yet.  Next week I will be chainless to see if that helps. 

I have my review this afternoon.  I got a copy of it this morning and it’s just average middle of the road.  It shows me excelling in several areas but most areas I “occasionally exceed expectations”.  I think that is kind of a slap in the face.  2 years ago I got a perfect review where the was no room for improvement, that was by far an exception because almost no one gets a perfect review.  Now all of a sudden I’ve declined slightly according to what is on paper.  That’s not reality because I pour my heart & soul into my job.  I don’t know why because it feels like I get hurt or taken advantage of.  I think I am overloaded with things that I am responsible for and of course they always want to keep piling on more.  Between the review and the BS shtick that my boss talks and his need to hear himself talk and the endless meetings I have grown quite unhappy.  I can’t exactly express that in words because the only remedy is for me to move on, which isn’t something that I want to do.  So I take it in and vent where and when I can.  Overall I like what I do but I am very unhappy with management in general.  I think they have their collective heads up their ass, but I suppose that is what they get paid for.  I also don’t like the busy work that seems to be created constantly.  If things get to a point where I simple can’t stand them and the pressure is getting to me that bad, then I will for sure move on.  However, being 50 and finding a new job especially one that pays as well as my present job won’t be an easy task, which is also part of why I just smile and keep my mouth shut while biting my tongue. 

If it wasn’t for my woes at work and the fact that I had less than the desired amount of sleep last night I would say everything is fine.  I need to get Gator some fluids I think that will help her and having to skip & play with her probiotic to ration it out hasn’t done her any favors.  Now that I see it’s working I will always have a supply of it for her thanks to Amazon.  Speaking of which the next shipment is due today. 

It was raining this morning and I peeked outside to see my hard work with the gutters appears to have paid off thus far.  It was a mild rain.  I am looking for something more aggressive as that will be the true test. 

Time to step away, take a break and grab a bite to eat.  Then back to the fun.  Happy June, which is Pride Month!  Take care and I will talk with you again soon.